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Roselyne Obala

Surprises and setbacks in Raila’s journey to the House on the Hill

ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political journey has been marked by setbacks and surprise rebirths.

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Surprises and setbacks in Raila’s journey to the House on the Hill

Pope Francis appoints Mark Kadima as Bishop of Bungoma

Pope Francis appoints Mark Kadima as Bishop of Bungoma

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

IEBC: Aspirants free to raise campaign funds

IEBC: Aspirants free to raise campaign funds

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Milestones in Raila's journey in pursuit of State House

Milestones in Raila's journey in pursuit of State House

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Uhuru, Suluhu ratify eight deals to enhance Nairobi, Dar relations

The leaders said they are fully committed to full implementation of the contracts.

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Uhuru, Suluhu ratify eight deals to enhance Nairobi, Dar relations

Uhuru, Suluhu seal eight deals to improve ties

Nairobi and Dar el salaam hammered a deal on a prisoner exchange, that will see their citizens transferred to jails in their home countries.

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Uhuru, Suluhu seal eight deals to improve ties

Anti-money laundering Bill stirs storm over lawyer, client privacy

Proposed law requires advocates to report suspicious transactions as oposition claim it’s discriminatory and infringes on constitutional rights.

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Anti-money laundering Bill stirs storm over lawyer, client privacy

UN meet to discuss Kenya's deadline to close Kakuma, Dadaab refugee camps

The Kenyan government ultimatum to close refugee camps by June 2022 will take centre stage at the United Nations deliberations in Geneva, Switzerland.

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

UN meet to discuss Kenya's deadline to close Kakuma, Dadaab refugee camps

Money laundering Bill kicks up storm in Parliament

The Bill proposes the introduction of the asset recovery oversight board

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Money laundering Bill kicks up storm in Parliament

Uhuru, Raila allies pave way for 'super alliances' with Bill

Uhuru, Raila allies have hatched a plot to re-introduce coalition political parties and pave the way for a grand coalition government.

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Uhuru, Raila allies pave way for 'super alliances' with Bill

Uhuru, Raila allies plot coalition parties comeback ahead of 2022 contest

Their have hatched a plot to re-introduce coalition political parties and pave the way for a grand coalition government akin to the 2002 elections

By Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Uhuru, Raila allies plot coalition parties comeback ahead of 2022 contest

Uhuru delivers his second last State of the Nation Address today

Expectation are high as President Uhuru Kenyatta today deliver his second last State of the Nation Address as dictated by the Constitution of Kenya.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Roselyne Obala 2 years ago

Uhuru delivers his second last State of the Nation Address today

Kenya pledges Sh244b to global kitty on Covid-19 fight

Kenya is among countries that have contributed to the Sh3.56 trillion global kitty to mitigate the effects of Covid-19.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Kenya pledges Sh244b to global kitty on Covid-19 fight

MPs question US trip to get details on plane crash

Members of Senate’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee travelled to tUS over the matter. Senators spent over Sh700 million on foreign trips in three

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

MPs question US trip to get details on plane crash

MPs told to prescribe who qualifies for elective posts

IEBC has asked MPs to prescribe the qualifications or level of education for candidates seeking elective seats in next year’s General Election.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

MPs told to prescribe who qualifies for elective posts

MPs seek views from public on proposal to double CDF cash

Taxpayers may soon shoulder a heavier burden if MPs succeed in pushing through proposed legislation seeking to double allocation of the CDF.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

MPs seek views from public on proposal to double CDF cash

IEBC seeks raft of legal changes to enhance credibility of poll results

Commission wants electronic figures to correspond with those physically delivered to the returning officer from polling stations.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

IEBC seeks raft of legal changes to enhance credibility of poll results

Senators set to face-off over push to reconstitute committees

Deputy President William Ruto allies, the majority of whom were affected by last year’s Jubilee purge, are opposed to House committee changes.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Senators set to face-off over push to reconstitute committees

IEBC faces budget hitches with less than a year to polls

IEBC will need Sh588 million to acquire protective equipment to ensure compliance with Covid-19 protocols.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

IEBC faces budget hitches with less than a year to polls

Senate standoff as Raila, Uhuru and Ruto allies flex their muscle

Showdown looms in the Senate after allies of the DP Ruto opposed changes to the committees’ leadership populated by members in Uhuru and Raila's camp.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Senate standoff as Raila, Uhuru and Ruto allies flex their muscle

Uhuru's men clash over last year's House purge

President Uhuru Kenyatta's men have clashed over last year's purge of Deputy President William Ruto's allies from House committees.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Uhuru's men clash over last year's House purge

EACC to grill embattled Kenya Power chairperson over management wrangles

Twalib Mbarak summoned board members to record a statement on ongoing probe that led to unceremonious exit of former CEO Bernard Ngugi.

By Roselyne Obala and Jacob Ng'etich 3 years ago

EACC to grill embattled Kenya Power chairperson over management wrangles

Senators fault county funds delay, want governors to account

Senators want Treasury CS Ukur Yatani to disburse Sh62 billion outstanding funds for the two months of the current financial year in a week's time.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Senators fault county funds delay, want governors to account

MPs on the spot again for cozying up to witnesses

Speaker says bad behaviour in committees is undermining MPs oversight role.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

MPs on the spot again for cozying up to witnesses

Why does ODM have a knack for kicking out the electoral team?

In 2016, a year to the 2017 polls, ODM was at the centre of the plot to kick out the Issack Hassan-chaired IEBC.

By Roselyne Obala and Brian Otieno 3 years ago

Why does ODM have a knack for kicking out the electoral team?

Only 1,000 fully vaccinated delegates for devolution meet

Only 1,000 delegates who are fully vaccinated will participate in the seventh devolution conference in Makueni County later this month.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Only 1,000 fully vaccinated delegates for devolution meet

Only 1,000 vaccinated delegates for devolution conference

Over 6,000 delegates were expected at the event, dubbed 'Multi-level governance for climate action'.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Only 1,000 vaccinated delegates for devolution conference

EACC probes Kenya Power board officials

EACC has launched investigations into the board of Kenya Power over alleged interference in the management’s work as well as award of tenders.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

EACC probes Kenya Power board officials

Inside charged tender wars that edged out Kenya Power chief

Emails between board chair and a senior manager show clash of opinions over a multi-million-shilling insurance brokerage contract.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Inside charged tender wars that edged out Kenya Power chief

MPs plot to water down election campaign law

Kioni Bill wants to repeal nine sections and amend four, which include the proposed establishment of a committee with three members.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

MPs plot to water down election campaign law

Chebukati denies claims of rigging in Kiambaa poll

Elections body has denied claims that votes were 'cooked' in the recent Kiambaa and Muguga by-elections.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Chebukati denies claims of rigging in Kiambaa poll

Jubilee mulls over string of mini poll losses

The MPs want Murathe and Tuju, who were absent in the by-election campaigns, held responsible for the party’s woes.

By Roselyne Obala and Moses Nyamori 3 years ago

Jubilee mulls over string of mini poll losses

ODM invites registrar to unlock Nasa partners' funds stalemate

The party received Sh165,252,076 recently out of the Sh516 million Treasury allocated to the two major parties this financial year.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

ODM invites registrar to unlock Nasa partners' funds stalemate

Proposed law targets 'hustler vs dynasty' narrative

The National Cohesion and Peace Building Bill will rein in politicians with loose tongues ahead of next year's General Election.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Proposed law targets 'hustler vs dynasty' narrative

Tribute: Jakoyo spoke for his people without fear or favour

He lived large and valued his friends and foe, his sharp suits and outstanding dress code made him stand out.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Tribute: Jakoyo spoke for his people without fear or favour

Governors take on Yatani over delayed Sh58b county funds

Even as Treasury released Sh43.5 billion to devolved units, county chiefs argue that the amount disbursed fell short by more than 50 per cent.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Governors take on Yatani over delayed Sh58b county funds

Uhuru roots for Africa's capacity to produce Covid-19 vaccine

President Uhuru Kenyatta has stressed the need to build Africa's capacity to manufacture vaccines to arrest emerging pandemics.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Uhuru roots for Africa's capacity to produce Covid-19 vaccine

Concerns over president, Speaker and CJ coming from Mt Kenya

Alongside Uhuru, Muturi, majority Leader Amos Kimunya, Koome, Chief of Defence Forces Robert Kibochi and AG Kihara Kariuki hail from Mt Kenya.

By Roselyne Obala and Jacob Ng'etich 3 years ago

Concerns over president, Speaker and CJ coming from Mt Kenya

Tough Kimunya finally resigns to fate as Jubilee learns tough lesson

Kimunya: Nyandarua is our home. If we lose in Rurii, I should just resign.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Tough Kimunya finally resigns to fate as Jubilee learns tough lesson

President Uhuru Kenyatta furious over recent string of losses

President Uhuru Kenyatta is furious over a string of losses that his administration has been handed in recent days.

By Moses Nyamori and Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta furious over recent string of losses

Ruto has last laugh as Kimunya thrashed in Rurii Ward

Jubilee candidate Peter Thinji lost to United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) Francis Muraya Githaiga. UDA is associated with Dr Ruto.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Ruto has last laugh as Kimunya thrashed in Rurii Ward

Ten issues stick out in BBI debate

Ten issues yesterday stood out in a heated debate in the National Assembly and Senate over the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Ten issues stick out in BBI debate

Sabotage or flawed process? The BBI Bill ping-pong is on

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is in a dilemma after they discovered fundamental errors that cannot be overlooked.

By Jacob Ng’etich and Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

Sabotage or flawed process? The BBI Bill ping-pong is on

DP defends Russian Jab as PPB affirms it meets safety standards

Ruto has come under sharp criticism for going for the Sh7,000 dose instead of the free jab imported by the government.

By Roselyne Obala 3 years ago

DP defends Russian Jab as PPB affirms it meets safety standards

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